: I am working on building a catamaran kayak prototype and need a seat that can
: hang between the two hulls. I figure a standard hung seat should do the
: job. The seat will hang off rails along the tops of both hulls, with the
: bottom clear of the waterline. I think a longer seat would be nice, both
: for more thigh support and for some extra protection from splashing. I am
: also designing a footboard to be hung from the hulls similarly which will
: be connected to the seat so the entire seat-footboard assemble will be
: slideable to change trim.

: Any suggestions for a comfortable hung seat that might work? The hung seat in
: my Current Designs boat is actually quite comfortable. So I have a least
: one candidate, but it looks like a somewhat heavy assembly. Thanks, Carl

Hi Carl,

Back from my trip and looking at my design again, looks different after two weeks away

You could fairly easily make a fabric sling seat that would be strong enough yet very light.

I think I'll laminate either a ply or glass seat/foot rest combination for mine. The forms don't have to be complicated. Should have plenty of width with these designs to play with.

But I've only had one partial day to look at my plans, have to spend more time looking to jog the memory back into gear .

Bill H.